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Fundamentals of Chinese Characters
Fundamentals of Chinese Characters focuses on the connections between the shapes and meanings of basic Chinese characters, enabling students to learn to recognize and write Chinese characters before they learn to speak Chinese. Presenting fundamental knowledge of Chinese characters according to their intrinsic regularity rather than in the sequence often used in teaching spoken Chinese, this book enables teachers to offer students a course on Chinese characters alongside a Chinese language course at the elementary level. With interactive exercises, rhymes for all the characters covered in the book, and illustrations for all the basic characters, this book makes learning Chinese characters easy and fun.Read more
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Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine
BOB DYLAN: MIXING UP THE MEDICINE is an unprecedented glimpse into the creative life of one of America’s most groundbreaking, influential and enduring artists.‘If there is anything new to be discovered about Bob Dylan, you can probably find it in The Bob Dylan Centre… Now the Bob Dylan Centre is publishing its first book, essentially the archive in miniature: Bob Dylan: Mixing up the Medicine. It is a 608-page tome examining over 1000 images and objects culled from the collection by archivists and curators Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel.’ – The Telegraph
Several years ago, a treasure trove containing some 6,000 original Bob Dylan manuscripts was revealed to exist. Their destination? Tulsa, Oklahoma. The documents, as essential as they are intriguing―draft lyrics, notebooks, and diverse ephemera― comprise one of the most important cultural archives in the modern world. Along with countless still and moving images and thousands of hours of riveting studio and live recordings, this priceless collection now resides at The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, just steps away from the archival home of Dylan’s early hero, Woody Guthrie.
Nearly all the materials preserved at The Bob Dylan Center are unique, previously unavailable, and, in many cases, even previously unknown. As the official publication of The Bob Dylan Center, BOB DYLAN: MIXING UP THE MEDICINE is the first wide-angle look at the Dylan archive, a book that promises to be of vast interest to both the Nobel Laureate’s many musical fans as well as a broader cultural audience.
Edited by Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel, BOB DYLAN: MIXING UP THE MEDICINE focuses a close look at the full scope of Dylan’s working life, particularly from the dynamic perspective of his ongoing and shifting creative processes―his earliest home recordings in the mid-1950s right up through Rough and Rowdy Ways (2020), his most recent studio recording, and into the present day.
The centerpiece of BOB DYLAN: MIXING UP THE MEDICINE is a carefully curated selection of over 600 images including never-before-circulated draft lyrics, writings, photographs, drawings and other ephemera from the Dylan archive.
With an introductory essay by Sean Wilentz and epilogue by Douglas Brinkley, the book features a surprising range of distinguished writers, artists and musicians, including Joy Harjo, Greil Marcus, Michael Ondaatje, Gregory Pardlo, Amanda Petrusich, Tom Piazza, Lee Ranaldo, Alex Ross, Ed Ruscha, Lucy Sante, Greg Tate and many others. After experiencing the collection firsthand in Tulsa, each of the authors was asked to select a single item that beguiled or inspired them. The resulting essays, written specifically for this volume, shed new light on not only Dylan’s creative process, but also their own.
BOB DYLAN: MIXING UP THE MEDICINE is the magnum opus every Bob Dylan fan has been waiting for since the 60s and will be a landmark publication for the ages.
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GCSE AQA A Religious Studies: Christianity & Buddhism Revision Question Cards: for the 2024 and 2025 exams (CGP AQA A GCSE RS)
Quick-fire practice for achieving the best grades. From CGP – the GCSE experts!
Put your GCSE Religious Studies knowledge to the test with CGP’s AQA A Revision Question Cards. There are 64 cards in the pack, covering the Christianity and Buddhism options. Each card starts off by testing whether you have the basic facts and the key terms clear in your mind. They then move on to religious teachings and quotes from sacred texts. There are also lots of questions to get you thinking about opposing points of view – either within a religion or between religions. Flip the card over and you’ll find full answers to each question, carefully written to help you understand everything you need to know. Don’t miss matching study notes for the whole course in CGP’s AQA A GCSE Religious Studies (Christianity and Buddhism) Revision Guide (9781789085716).
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How to grow amazing organic vegetables: How to use the 5 fundamental building blocks of Organic gardening to successfully grow your own vegetables
There’s a secret to successful organic gardening — and when you know what it is, your garden does all the hard work for you.
It will perhaps come as no surprise that Jamie Oliver grows his own organic vegetables. After all, if you’re a top chef, you need the highest quality, freshest ingredients for your recipes.
But access to high quality ingredients shouldn’t be limited to the top chefs.
Growing organic vegetables is one of the most natural things you can do to cultivate a healthy (and delicious) lifestyle.
Yet, despite the lure of clean, nutritious vegetables, completely free of harmful chemicals, many people are intimidated by the idea of organic gardening.
- What about the pests?
- How do I deal with weeds?
- How will I keep my tomatoes free from disease?
They’re all valid questions, and if you’re worried about them, you’re in good company.
The majority of domestic gardeners still use conventional methods — and this means they’ll resort to weed killers and chemical slug pellets when their crops are under attack.
But the beauty of organic gardening is that it’s all about prevention rather than cure.
You’ll never be able to completely escape the odd snail or dandelion… but when you start your garden with organic methods from Day 1, you can significantly reduce your chances of running into problems with pests and diseases… and that means you’ll have far less reasons to even think about using chemicals.
It all comes down to creating a self-nourishing environment that encourages biodiversity. Do that, and you’ll have a garden that supports your crops… so you don’t have to.
In How to Grow Amazing Organic Vegetables, you’ll find everything you need to build a successful organic vegetable patch from the ground up. You’ll discover:
- The 5 fundamental building blocks of organic gardening — and how to use them to build a successful vegetable patch
- Essential tools and equipment for organic gardening success
- The #1 component of a thriving organic garden — and how you can cultivate it in yours
- Everything you’ll ever need to know about home composting (and why it’s essential for your garden)
- Why crop rotation is your secret weapon in organic growing (and how to do it easily)
- Seed-sowing tips to encourage a productive harvest
- What to do to manage pests, weeds, and diseases (because not even the most ecologically balanced garden is completely immune)
- Helpful harvest and storage tips so you can make sure all of your bounty is well-used
- A month-by-month guide to successful gardening maintenance
- Hardiness zones demystified (with helpful information for gardeners in the US, the UK, Australia, and Canada)
- Detailed growing guides for the easiest vegetables for organic-gardening newbies
And much more.
If the idea of pest control and weed management has put you off the idea of growing organically, you’ve been missing the key principle of organic gardening.
When you have a clear plan from the very beginning, you can make your garden do the work for you… and you’ll reap the rewards in the form of the tastiest, most nutrient-dense harvest you could possibly hope for.
If you’re ready to turn your backyard into a thriving world of organic treats, then scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.
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Dandy Annual 2024
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Wonder Dan! When Cactusville’s most famous son is bitten by a radioactive mosquito, he develops superpowers… and an appetite for cow pie to match! It’s Desperate Dan like you’ve never seen him before! He’s joined in 112 hilarious pages by the rest of the Dandy crew – Cuddles and Dimples, Corporal Clott, Beryl the Peril and more of your faves!Read more
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The War Twins of London: A WWII Historical Fiction Novel (World War II Brave Women Fiction Book 2)
When the war hits London, all they have is each other.Identical twins Maggie and Tillie are thriving in 1940s London. Waitresses in one of the city’s finest institutions and both with budding romances, the war could not feel farther away.
But, slowly, the tides begin to change. The war in Europe is creeping toward the UK, and the men are being called to aid in military efforts. Tillie’s fiancé Colin joins the RAF, flying dangerous missions over Germany, and Maggie’s childhood love Micah finds himself far away in France, with no way to return. Devastated but determined, the twins resolve to do their part for their country – Maggie in the Women’s Voluntary Service and Tillie for the British Red Cross.
Then, the Blitz begins. And everything changes.
Nightly airstrikes wreak havoc on the city, leaving ruin in their wake. Ambulance shifts for Tillie become desperate missions to pull injured women and children from the rubble, while the constant fear for the fates of their beloveds, far from home, is almost too much for the girls to bear.
And when tragedy strikes for both sisters, they know nothing will ever be the same again.
Will the twins be strong enough to protect themselves and the ones they love? And can true love really prevail when the skies are darkened by war?
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London College of Music Piano Anthology Grades 7 & 8
These Piano Anthologies contain pieces which have been carefully selected from previous piano exam lists dating from 1988 to 2006. All of the pieces in these volumes have proved popular with piano students, teachers and listeners, and we are pleased to be able to make them available again in these new collections. Pieces from these anthologies may be chosen as List B and C pieces, allowing students to increase their choice of repertoire beyond the already extensive selection offered in the LCM piano repertoire lists for grade, recital grade and leisure play options. It is hoped that these anthologies will also be of interest to piano students generally. The range of styles broadly covers the late 18th century to the present. Some familiar pieces are present in these volumes, but they include pieces additionally from composers who have had a distinguished career in the role of teacher or student at LCM. Amongst the former are William Lloyd Webber and Martyn Williams, and amongst the latter are Nicholas Grace and John Guilfoyle, who now have eminent academic and professional musical careers. CONTENTS: Grade 7, List B:; Merry Andrew (Bartók); Prelude No. 26 in A flat (Chopin); Rêverie (Debussy); Holy Boy (Ireland); Bagatelle No. 2 in F sharp Minor (Ferguson); Petites Litanies de Jésus (Grovlez); Berceuse (Ilynsky); Versönung (Reger); Grade 7, List C:; No. 3 from Four Piano Blues (Copland); Stamp! (Gould); Le Chat et le Moucheron (Linn); A Steady Hand (Norton); Folksong Prelude No. 2 (Warlock); Prelude II (Norton); Grade 8, List B:; Dance in Bulgarian Rhythm No. 3 (Bartók); Suite Op. 14, first movement (Bartók); Nouvelle Etude No. 3 in A flat (Chopin); Prelude No. 5 (Berkeley); Andaluza (Granados); Prelude No. 12 (Rachmaninov); Menuet (Ravel); Valse Viennoise (Schmitt); Grade 8, List C:; Minstrels (Debussy); Scottish Dance No. 3 (Arnold (arr. York)); Ode to a Princess (Barnett); Burlesque (Moeran); Sturdy Build (Norton); Novelette No. 3 in E Minor (Poulenc).Read more
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Tina: The Inspiring Tale of a World-changing Friendship Between One Man and a Dog
Hope taught me the meaning of life, Tina taught me the meaning of love.
It’s not everyday you meet a golden retriever in Thailand.
When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor state of health something reminded him of his personal battle with addiction. He knew he had to rescue her immediately – golden retrievers are rare in Thailand – but there was just something about this dog in particular that told him she was destined for more.
He named her Tina, and what she did next is an incredible tale of survival, hope and love. Despite her terrible treatment at the hands of humans, she refused to distrust them or feel sorry for herself, and only opened her heart wider – always with a grin (yes dogs can smile) and a reassuring wag of her shaggy yellow tail.
From the minute Tina was free of her chains, she got on with what needed to be done, inspiring a dog hospital to be built and named after her and helping dogs from all over the world – whether they’re street dogs from Thailand or rescue pups in Montana. The movement behind Tina has not stopped.
This is her story.
Niall Harbison’s book ‘Hope – How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Li’ was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-08-28.
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Explaining AuDHD: The expert-led guide to Autism and ADHD Co-concurrence (The Explaining… Series Book 1)
‘A masterpiece. On behalf of everyone grappling to understand their unique brains, thank you! Truly life changing’ Alex Partridge, host of ADHD Chatter and bestselling author of Now It All Makes Sense
What is it like to experience both Autism and ADHD?
You’ve probably heard of Autism or ADHD by now. Often thought of as contradictory conditions, much of the discourse around both focuses on their neurological differences. But what about those diagnosed with both? Where do the two conditions intersect and overlap?
Explaining AuDHD is a straight-talking guide for those trying to understand Autism and ADHD as a combined diagnosis. Using real-life stories of people living with AuDHD, this book offers advice for those grappling with a diagnosis, and provides a framework for readers to advocate for themselves and discuss it with loved ones.
Written in accessible prose by Autism and ADHD expert Dr Khurram Sadiq, Explaining AuDHD is a vital resource for anyone questioning their own neurodiversity, undergoing assessment, or making sense of their recent diagnosis..
‘This is going to be a game changer for so many people in the best way’ Ruth Liptrot, Channel Five News
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Floating Home: Lessons from a life less ordinary
When Adam Lind lost his father as a teenager, his grief became a powerful turning point: a catalyst for change. Driven by a deep desire to find meaning and purpose, Adam set out on a journey that would shape the course of his life: first hitchhiking from London to Iran, then returning to embrace an unconventional life aboard a narrowboat, roaming the British Waterways. These life-altering experiences gave him a new lens through which to view freedom, adversity, and what it truly means to live.
In this uplifting book, Adam shares the ten core principles that helped him find freedom and fulfillment, even in the face of adversity. From discovering the power of community, to transforming adversity into opportunity, to understanding why discipline is essential for a meaningful life, Floating Home offers a practical and inspiring guide to living intentionally.
But Adam’s story is just one part of this rich tapestry. Throughout the book, he introduces readers to a vibrant cast of characters from his boating community: the ‘Humans of the Waterways.’ Each shares their own story of why they chose boat life, revealing raw and relatable truths about modern life: the pressure of the housing market, the ache of unfulfilling careers or relationships, or the fear that it’s too late to change. These voices offer a chorus of wisdom, showing that the path to freedom is different for everyone, but the call is universal.
Floating Home is a celebration of life beyond the ordinary, reminding us that purpose isn’t found in the places we live, but in how we choose to live: with courage, connection and a deep sense of freedom.
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Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness
From the icy oceans of our poles to remote coral islands, David Attenborough has filmed in every ocean habitat on planet earth. Now, with long-term collaborator Colin Butfield, he shares the story of our last great, critical wilderness, and the one which shapes the land we live on, regulates our climate and creates the air we breathe.
Through one hundred years, eight unique ocean habitats, countless intriguing species – and through personal stories, history and cutting-edge science – Ocean uncovers the mystery, the wonder and the frailty of the most unexplored habitat on our planet. And it shows its remarkable resilience: it is the part of our world that can, and in some cases has, recovered the fastest, and in our lifetimes we could see a fully restored marine world, even richer and more spectacular than we could possibly hope, if we act now.
It is a book almost a century in the making, but one that has never been more urgently needed.
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The Short Sunderland: The Legendary WWII Flying Boat (Great Planes of World War Two Book 3)
A compelling history of the most successful flying boat ever to serve the Royal Air Force—the ‘Queen of the Boats’—the Short Sunderland.Ideal for fans of Alexander McKee, Andrew Hendrie, Ken Delve, and Martin W. Bowman.
The story of the Sunderland flying boat began with the innovative Short brothers, Horace, Albert, and Hugh, who, since 1908, were at the forefront of British aeroplane design and manufacturing. Having trained the first Royal Navy officers as pilots in their flying machines and successfully deployed seaplanes during World War One, they were well-positioned in 1933 to meet the RAF’s need for a long-range, four-engine flying boat with armaments, sleeping accommodations, and catering facilities. The result was the Short Sunderland, entering RAF service and history books in 1938.
In this book, Chaz Bowyer traces the evolution of this remarkable aircraft and the valuable contribution it made to the Allied campaign worldwide throughout the Second World War. Bowyer’s research is thorough and exhaustive, drawing on sources that include original documentation, reports, and many first-hand accounts from those who flew or worked on the Sunderland in the UK and abroad.
The Sunderland served the RAF for a total of 21 years, during which it is estimated to have been instrumental in destroying or damaging at least 60 German and Italian U-boats. Operating as part of Coastal Command, it played a vital role throughout the war: protecting shipping routes and convoys, reconnaissance, supplying aid and evacuations, air-sea rescues, and passenger transportation, to name but a few. Post-war, its usefulness endured, supporting the Berlin Airlift, with many aircraft converted for use in civil aviation. Reading this account, it is easy to see why the Sunderland inspired such awe and affection among those who lived and worked with it.
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Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body
Dr Andrew Huberman, host of the world’s leading health podcast, Huberman Lab, and neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford School of Medicine, introduces Protocols, an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, optimising bodily health and physical performance, and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviours that can transform your life.
Protocols provides simple, powerful and evidence-based solutions to life’s most common challenges. Designed to improve your mental health, physical health and performance, these guidelines are customisable, allowing you to adapt them to your specific needs. With his clear and engaging style, Dr Huberman explains the scientific principles behind each protocol and how they can deliver immediate, effective results. Protocols is your essential road map for achieving optimal health.
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Raising Hare: SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2025
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION
SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR THE HATCHARDS AND BIOGRAPHERS’ CLUB FIRST BIOGRAPHY PRIZE
A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE HAY FESTIVAL, SUNDAY TIMES, THE TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, SPECTATOR AND iNEWS‘A beautiful book’ – ANGELINA JOLIE
‘I will be recommending this to everyone’ – MATT HAIG
‘Quietly profound, beautifully written, Hare is now lodged in my heart’ – TRACY CHEVALIER
__Imagine you could hold a baby hare and bottle-feed it. Imagine that it lived under your roof and lolloped around your bedroom at night, drumming on the duvet cover when it wanted your attention. Imagine that, over two years later, it still ran in from the fields when you called it and snoozed in your house for hours on end. This happened to me.
When Chloe, a city-dwelling professional with a high-pressure job, finds a newly born hare, endangered, alone and no bigger than her palm, she is compelled to give it a chance at survival – despite being the least likely caregiver to this wild animal.
Raising Hare is the story of their journey together. It chronicles an extraordinary relationship between human and animal, rekindling our sense of awe towards nature and wildlife. Their improbable bond of trust reminds us that the most remarkable experiences, inspiring the most hope, often arise when we least expect them.
This edition includes a moving new chapter
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Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal: My Adventures in Neurodiversity (Audio Download): Robin Ince, Robin Ince, Macmillan: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals
‘Authentic, heartbreakingly wonderful and refreshingly grounded — this book captures the internal neurodivergent experience with rare grace and warmth’ – Camilla Pang
‘Tingles with the joy of being different. This book made me so happy’ – Chris Packham, naturalist and author of Fingers in the Sparkle Jar
A powerful, personal exploration of anxiety, ADHD and neurodiversity, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal reminds us all – no matter how weird we feel – that it’s okay to be a little different. We all are.
What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn’t a sign of weakness, but strength?
For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play – a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he discovered he had all the hallmarks of ADHD and his stumbling blocks became stepping stones.
In Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the neurodivergent experience and to ask what the point of ‘being normal’ really is. Packed with personal insights, intimate anecdotes and interviews with psychologists, neuroscientists and many neurodivergent people he has met along the way, this is a quirky and witty dive into the world of human behaviour.
‘This is a comforting hug of a book. Insightful, warm, funny and compassionate, it will make readers, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, feel less alone’ – Laura Bates, bestselling author of Everyday Sexism
‘Weirdness is inescapable, and no one does it better than Robin Ince. A superb book, celebrating the needed weirdness in us all’ – Chris Hadfield, astronaut and five-time bestselling author
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The North Road: ‘A haunting exploration of time, place and memory along the road to London-Edinburgh highway. Radical. Beautiful. Brilliant.’ Robert Macfarlane
‘A dazzlingly inventive work of literature’ Robert Macfarlane, author of The Old Ways
‘A wonderful, epic braiding of history, geography and personal memoir’ James Rebanks, author of English Pastoral
‘Stunning…weaving an intricate tapestry of tarmac, humanity and time, as rich as the dark earth on which his many threads lie. It will stay with me.’ Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path
_____________________________________________________________________At the heart of this book is a highway. The A1; The Great North Road. A 400-mile multiplicity of ancient trackway, Roman road, pilgrim path, coach route and motorway that has run like a backbone through Britain for the last 2,000 years.
In this genre-defying and profoundly personal book, Cowen follows this ghost road from beginning to end on a journey through history, place, people and time. Weaving his own histories and memories with the layered landscapes he moves through, this is the story of an age, of coming to terms with time past and time passing, and the roads that lead us to where we find ourselves.
Written in kaleidoscopic prose, The North Road is an unforgettable exploration of Britain’s great highway.
__________________________________________________________________________‘Stunning and utterly unique. The North Road sits in a genre of one’ Benjamin Myers, author of The Gallows Pole
‘A dazzling, dogged, layered account of one road’s passage through place, time and an ordinary family’s history, The North Road truly is a trip’ Melissa Harrison, author of All Among The Barley
‘Thought-provoking and beautiful’ Matt Gaw, author of Under The Stars
‘A beautifully woven and mesmerising book’ Tom Bullough, author of Sarn Helen
‘Sweeping, sensitive and enduring’ Tristan Gooley, author of How To Read A Tree
‘Rob has given the A1 an entirely new sense of life’ Luke Turner, author of Out Of The Woods
‘A great and important new work’ Nick Drake
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Planning With Love: A Guide to Wills and Trusts for Parents of Children With Special Needs
The Complete Guide Every Parent of a Child with Special Needs Must Have to Plan for Their Future
“What will happen to my child when I’m no longer here?”
As a parent of a child with special needs (SEND), this is likely one of your biggest fears. The thought of leaving your child without your protection can be overwhelming. But with the right knowledge and preparation, you can ensure your child’s future is secure.
In this essential guide, UK finance expert Rhiannon Gogh provides practical, up-to-date guidance and information to help parents navigate the complex process of planning for their child’s future. Whether you’re just beginning to consider your options or already feeling lost in a sea of legal and financial jargon, this book will take you from confusion to clarity within 90 days.
You’ll learn how to avoid common pitfalls and make informed, future-proof decisions that will safeguard your child’s wellbeing for years to come.
This guide will empower you with:
- The 3 crucial steps of future planning for SEND families
- The hard truths every SEND parent must face
- Special needs planning and your family home
- Arranging a will tailored to special needs families
- Trusts: what you must know as a SEND parent
- Pensions and life insurance for your special needs family
- How to leave clear instructions and communicate your wishes to family
- Working with solicitors and financial advisors
Completely up-to-date and in line with the October 2024 Budget, this book equips you with everything you need to protect your child’s future. Take control of your planning today, and gain the peace of mind that comes with knowing your child will be cared for, no matter what happens.
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Gloster Meteor: The Revolutionary Jet Fighter (Great Planes of World War Two Book 4)
An in-depth chronicle of the jet aircraft that revolutionised military aviation during the height of World War Two.Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts, military historians, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of modern air combat.
Debuting as the world’s first fully operational jet-powered aircraft in July 1944, the Gloster Meteor transformed aerial combat.
How did this revolutionary plane come into being? Did it truly live up to its promise in the heat of battle? And how did it shape the evolution of modern aviation?
Renowned aviation historian Chaz Bowyer charts the remarkable story of this jet — from its conception in the mind of Sir Frank Whittle, to experimental development and its first combat flights in the Second World War. For over a decade, the Meteor reigned as the RAF’s premier fighter, capable of travelling over six hundred miles an hour, serving air forces around the world before it was ultimately outpaced by newer, more advanced aircraft.
Gloster Meteor stands as a compelling tribute to one of aviation history’s most groundbreaking aircraft.
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Six Minutes to Winter: Nuclear War and How to Avoid It (Audio Download): Mark Lynas, Tom Lawrence, Bloomsbury Sigma: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Bloomsbury presents Six Minutes to Winter: Nuclear War and How to Avoid It by Mark Lynas read by Tom Lawrence
‘Terrifying and timely, this is a book everyone should read and heed’ – George Monbiot
‘Urgent, gripping and sobering, Six Minutes to Winter is a hair-raising wake-up call’ – David Wallace-Wells
‘Powerful and insightful. Although many have forgotten about nuclear weapons, we shouldn’t’
– Charles OppenheimerThe world is currently closer to superpower conflict than at any time since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. World War III is a real possibility, and with 12,000 warheads in the arsenals of more than half a dozen countries, we are standing on a nuclear knife edge.
Despite receiving very little attention, nuclear war is a far greater threat to humanity’s immediate survival than climate change. While climate heating threatens humanity over many decades, nuclear war could destroy civilisation in just a few hours. A major missile exchange would mean months of near-total darkness, followed by a decade-long global nuclear winter that would destroy most life on Earth. Virtually everyone would starve in the resulting worldwide famine, and there would be no reliable refuge.
We are sleepwalking to Armageddon. There are no mass marches, no COPs, no nuclear Greta. But the climate experience teaches us that ignoring a problem is no solution, and that a worldwide mobilisation can work. Six Minutes to Winter presents an unflinching view of the nuclear nightmare, but also describes how weapons can be taken off hair-trigger alert and ultimately abolished altogether. If human civilisation is to survive long term, we have no alternative.
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Flex Your Feelings: Train Your Brain to Develop the 7 Traits of Emotional Fitness
This is Atomic Habits for your mental health-a data-driven, practical, step-by-step plan for developing the 7 essential traits of emotional strength necessary to face all of life’s challenges and become the best leader, entrepreneur, and human you can be.
Can you train your brain for greater emotional health,
just like you train your body for better physical fitness?We know how to push our bodies for peak physical fitness-but when it comes to our emotional health, many of us just wing it. What if you could coach your mind for greater satisfaction and success, just like you train your body to get stronger? That’s the promise of Flex Your Feelings, a data-driven, step-by-step plan for developing the 7 essential traits of emotional fitness necessary to become the best leader, entrepreneur, and human you can be.
Here’s the good news: emotional fitness can be LEARNED…even if you didn’t grow up with mentally strong role models, and even if you’re not sure how to do it. Dr. Emily Anhalt-psychologist to the Silicon Valley tech elite and founder of Coa, the “gym” for mental fitness-offers a prescriptive, 7-step plan to help you develop the emotional strength and flexibility to cope with whatever comes your way. As you progress in your career and through your life, she explains, emotional intelligence isn’t just a “nice to have” soft skill. It’s a vital talent that allows you to show up as your best self, in good times and during tough moments.
In Flex Your Feelings, you’ll find a blueprint for building an emotional fitness practice that works for you-so you can live it, every day.
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Beaufighter: The Untold Story of a Wartime Icon (Great Planes of World War Two Book 1)
A fascinating and detailed history of one of the great aircraft of World War II: the Beaufighter.Ideal for fans of Alexander McKee, John Nichol, and Martin W. Bowman.
Developed to meet the RAF’s urgent need for a long-range fighter just before World War II, the Beaufighter was the most heavily armed aircraft of any type used in active service from 1940 until the late 1950s.
Drawing on numerous original sources and meticulous research, Chaz Bowyer traces the Beau’s origins from planning, design, and factory floor through test flights, adaptations to meet service needs, and its remarkable and widespread use throughout the war. Bowyer includes many first-hand accounts from those who flew the plane in action and from ground crew who maintained it, giving readers a sense of the genuine affection felt for this formidable fighting machine.
Ultimately, around 6,000 Beaufighters rolled off the production line, from where they were sent across the globe to serve in at least 77 squadrons of the RAF and Commonwealth air forces until they were finally retired from service in the 1960s. Bowyer recounts the aircraft’s many roles during the war—as a night and day fighter, reconnaissance vehicle, anti-shipping strike and torpedo bomber, ground strafer, and air-jungle rescue searcher, among many other uses. Through personal accounts and reminiscences, readers are brought vividly into the experience of piloting and supporting the Beau’s operations across vastly different theatres of war and environments, including Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Burma, the Mediterranean, UK coastal waters, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Though merely a machine, there are many who owed their lives to the strength and capability of the ‘Mighty Beau.’ Their stories serve as a reminder of the incredible sacrifice, bravery, heroism, and devotion to duty of those service men and women, and why this plane should be proudly remembered as one of the all-time classic British fighters.
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It’s Probably Nothing: Critical Conversations on the Women’s Health Crisis (and How to Thrive Despite It)
Women’s healthcare is in crisis. It’s time to empower women to fight for the care they deserve.
Female health issues have been an afterthought and sidelined for too long. It’s Probably Nothing exposes the truth about how women seeking help with their health have been repeatedly failed.
Drawing on her own experience of being dismissed, undiagnosed and misdiagnosed, Naga Munchetty explores the devastating outcome of decades of ingrained medical misogyny. She hears from dozens of women and their loved ones who have sought care only to be told that their symptoms are normal or all in their head. These testimonies highlight the consequences of not being heard, which has left so many living in pain, with chronic and life-changing conditions.
This book illustrates the common problems women face and offers insights from doctors and experts on what we’re entitled to at every stage. It will arm women and their loved ones with the information and confidence to successfully advocate for the best health outcomes.
Women want to be listened to. Women want to be healthy. Women deserve to live their best lives now. It’s Probably Nothing highlights the urgent need for change.
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Teen Skincare: The ultimate new 2025 guide to clear, confident skin for teens – packed with insider tips, unbeatable routines and expert advice to help you feel your best,…
What every teen needs to feel great in their own skin
Being a teenager is hard – add in hormones, breakouts and an avalanche of dubious TikTok ‘hacks’, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
In Teen Skincare, world-renowned skincare expert Caroline Hirons cuts through the noise to deliver the straight-talking, no-nonsense guide every teen – and their parents – have been waiting for. Forget filters, fads and viral gimmicks; this book is all about real, effective advice that genuinely works.
Packed with easy-to-follow routines, myth-busting insights and budget-friendly product recommendations, Teen Skincare helps teens take control of their skin with confidence. Inclusive, practical and relatable, with advice from a dermatologist, nutritionist and psychologist, this book goes beyond the surface, offering a holistic approach to self-care and well-being.
No unrealistic promises, no pressure to be perfect. Just the tools, tips and truths every teen needs to feel great in their own skin and build habits that last a lifetime.
Say goodbye to confusion and hello to confidence.
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The Unprocessed Plate: Simple, Flavourful UPF-free Recipes to Transform Your Life
“A brilliant guide to understanding ultra-processed foods, gut health, and building a balanced diet – with practical tips and easy, delicious recipes.” – Ella Mills
“This book is much needed – clear, progressive, and a positive step towards helping people navigate our unhealthy food environment in a practical, realistic way.” – Professor Tim Spector
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With a foreword by Professor Tim Spector
Bestselling author and industry-leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert is here to unpack one of the hottest topics today – Ultra Processed Foods.
The food and nutrition world is abuzz with UPFs: what it is, the ways in which it’s impacting our health, and how best to avoid it. Join Rhiannon as she answers the biggest questions surrounding UPFs, explaining the nuances and contradictions, while sharing 60 minimally processed, family-friendly recipes. With ideas for nutritious breakfasts, on-the-go lunches, and weeknight meals, as well as inspiration for easy swaps for snacks and store cupboard essentials, The Unprocessed Plate offers solutions to our over reliance on unhealthy convenience food.
Written by an expert and parent, it enables and empowers us all to prioritize home cooking for the good of our – and our families’ – health.
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Hiroshige: artist of the open road
Hiroshige was one of Japan’s most talented, prolific and popular artists. Famed for his landscapes, he was also a great observer of nature with a visionary approach to colour and brushwork. His legacy continues to influence and inspire artists today.Over a career spanning four decades, the prolific Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) produced thousands of landscape and nature prints, hundreds of paintings commissioned by the samurai elite, as well as many illustrated books. His work appealed to every stratum of society. While some of his landscape prints, such as Evening Snow – Kanbara and Ohashi – Evening Rain, are well-known examples of Japanese art, the full range of his output is less familiar.
Hiroshige came from a samurai family, but he crossed social boundaries and devoted himself to depicting popular customs and the world around him. His work is distinguished by an air of gentle grace and decorum, perhaps arising partly from his steady temperament. His calm artistic vision sustained his contemporaries through the uncertainties of daily life and changing times. A great colourist, he stands out for discovering a subtle lyricism in the experience of travel, and a bond between people and the natural world.
Featuring highlights from leading private collections of Hiroshige prints, alongside works by Hiroshige and other artists from the British Museum’s outstanding collection of Japanese art and from other major collections, this lavishly illustrated new publication celebrates one of the world’s most accomplished artists.
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Death Slides and Cheese Pies (Max’s Campervan Case Files Book 13)
Who Knew Cheese Pies Could be so Deadly?
What could be more fun for an ex-chef and vanlifer than a festival combining pies and vans? Not much, apart from being joined by your ex-wife and best friend besides Anxious, the smartest Jack Russell known to man.
Max Effort was in his element. The sun was shining, the food was delicious, and the campervan show was a real success. The death slide was, as its name suggested, terrifying.
Max would do anything for Min, though, so took the plunge, literally, and shot down the slide into the lake, surprised and quite pleased to survive. But this was only the beginning of his brush with death.
No sooner had they dried off than a corpse was discovered under Vee, his beloved VW Campervan. Hurrying to get help, events spiralled as a pie vendor was found dead, face-planted into his own pie. That was just the beginning of a truly surreal day having to deal with utterly inept detectives, giant pie competitions, and more cheese pies than even Anxious could consume.
As more bodies dropped, and the list of suspects grew, the gang uncovered clues that nobody seemed to take seriously but them.
How did the pie makers meet such an untimely and undignified demise? Why on earth would somebody try to sneak into the festival under their campervan? Most concerning of all was who would be next?
For the first time in his life, even Anxious lost his appetite.
Contains a stunning one-pot recipe at the end. Perfect for those on the road, or anyone who wants a great meal without all the washing up!
A journey of freedom, friendship, and murder mystery on the open road.
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No Ordinary Deaths: A People’s History of Mortality
History is dominated by A-list deaths: queens beheaded; archdukes assassinated. But what about everyone else? How did ordinary people depart this life and grieve for loved ones – and which of the old ways might help us prepare for the end?
Our ancestors, living closer to death than we do, had a more intimate and integrated relationship with death as a familiar presence in daily life. From the death-watchers of the Middle Ages to the pomp of Victorian funeral wear, by way of plague pits, grave-robberies and wakes, historian and bereavement counsellor Molly Conisbee explores how cycles of dying, death and disposal have shaped – and been shaped by – society. She examines, through the prism of past deaths, their interweaving with our beliefs and politics, our most fervent hopes and deepest fears and, ultimately, what it means to ‘die well’.
A groundbreaking new work of social history, No Ordinary Deaths paints a rich picture of the lives of our forebears, skilfully bringing the lost art of death to life today.
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Is a River Alive?: The incredible new book from the bestselling writer, observer and author of Underland
From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title.
At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings – who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on an exhilarating exploration of the past, present and futures of this ancient, urgent concept.
The book flows first to northern Ecuador, where a miraculous cloud-forest and its rivers are threatened by goldmining.
Then, to the wounded rivers, creeks and lagoons of southern India, where a desperate battle to save the lives of these waterbodies is under way.
And finally, to north-eastern Quebec, where a spectacular wild river – the Mutehekau or Magpie – is being defended from death by damming in a river-rights campaign.
At once Macfarlane’s most personal and most political book to date, Is a River Alive? will open hearts, spark debates and lead us to the revelation that our fate flows with that of rivers – and always has
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Six Minutes to Winter: Nuclear War and How to Avoid It
‘Terrifying and timely, this is a book everyone should read and heed’ – George Monbiot
‘Urgent, gripping and sobering, Six Minutes to Winter is a hair-raising wake-up call’ – David Wallace-Wells
‘Powerful and insightful. Although many have forgotten about nuclear weapons, we shouldn’t’
– Charles OppenheimerThe world is currently closer to superpower conflict than at any time since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. World War III is a real possibility, and with 12,000 warheads in the arsenals of more than half a dozen countries, we are standing on a nuclear knife edge.
Despite receiving very little attention, nuclear war is a far greater threat to humanity’s immediate survival than climate change. While climate heating threatens humanity over many decades, nuclear war could destroy civilisation in just a few hours. A major missile exchange would mean months of near-total darkness, followed by a decade-long global nuclear winter that would destroy most life on Earth. Virtually everyone would starve in the resulting worldwide famine, and there would be no reliable refuge.
We are sleepwalking to Armageddon. There are no mass marches, no COPs, no nuclear Greta. But the climate experience teaches us that ignoring a problem is no solution, and that a worldwide mobilisation can work. Six Minutes to Winter presents an unflinching view of the nuclear nightmare, but also describes how weapons can be taken off hair-trigger alert and ultimately abolished altogether. If human civilisation is to survive long term, we have no alternative.
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Healthy Happy ADHD: Transform How You Move, Eat, and Feel, and Create Your Own Path to Well-Being
A health coach with ADHD offers the ultimate wellness guide for neurodivergent women, full of easy-to-implement and adaptable advice to help you thrive.
ADHD makes it hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but an unhealthy lifestyle can make ADHD more difficult to live with. Health and fitness coach Lisa Dee experienced this firsthand when symptoms of her undiagnosed ADHD began wreaking havoc on her physical and mental health.
After finally receiving an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 31, Lisa realised she needed to consider the unique ways her brain and body operated if she wanted to feel her best. In Healthy Happy ADHD, she shares the mindset shifts, systems, and habits that transformed her life. She shows you how to revamp your routines, build new habits, and bring ease to your busy brain by learning to:
- Ditch the restrictive rules, shame-based ideas, and neurotypical expectations about what exercise, healthy eating, and rest ‘should’ look like.
- Eat well with ‘ADHD Easy Meals’, get curious about how food affects your energy and mood, and avoid the decision paralysis that comes with meal planning and grocery shopping.
- Prepare for the impacts of hormonal fluctuations on your ADHD symptoms, and recognise the link between ADHD, PMS, and PMDD.
- Reconnect with yourself and practise self-compassion through introspective exercises that encourage self-reflection and mindfulness.
Featuring creative wellness hacks and empowering practices, Healthy Happy ADHD offers a life-changing blueprint for becoming your most vibrant self, both inside and out.
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Proto: A New History of Our Ancient Past, From the Author of the International Bestseller Pale Rider
‘The fascinating story of ancient words … new revelations await’ The Guardian
‘A magisterial feat’ New Statesman
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One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story.
Star. Stjarna. Stare. Thousands of miles apart, people look up at the night sky and use the same word to describe what they see.
Listen to these English, Icelandic and Iranic words and you can hear echoes of one of the most extraordinary journeys in humanity’s past. All three of these languages – and hundreds more – share a single ancient ancestor.
Five millennia ago, in a mysterious Big Bang of its own, this proto tongue exploded, forming new worlds as it spread east and west. Today, nearly half of humanity speaks an Indo-European language. How did this happen?
In Proto, acclaimed journalist Laura Spinney sets off to find out. With her we travel the length of the steppe, navigating the Caucasus, the Silk Roads and the Hindu Kush. We follow in the footsteps of nomads and monks, Amazon warriors and lion kings – the ancient peoples who spread these tongues far and wide. In the present, Spinney meets the linguists, archaeologists and geneticists racing to recover this lost world. What they have discovered has vital lessons for our modern age, as people and their languages are on the move again.
Proto is a revelatory portrait of world history in its own words.
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‘Lively and fascinating. I loved it’ David Bellos, author of Is That a Fish in your Ear?
‘A truly extraordinary detective story’ Matt Ridley, author of The Evolution of Everything
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Is a River Alive? (Audio Download): Robert Macfarlane, Robert Macfarlane, Penguin Audio: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Brought to you by Penguin.
From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title.
At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings – who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the listener on an exhilarating exploration of the past, present and futures of this ancient, urgent concept.
The book flows first to northern Ecuador, where a miraculous cloud-forest and its rivers are threatened by goldmining.
Then, to the wounded rivers, creeks and lagoons of southern India, where a desperate battle to save the lives of these waterbodies is under way.
And finally, to north-eastern Quebec, where a spectacular wild river – the Mutehekau or Magpie – is being defended from death by damming in a river-rights campaign.
At once Macfarlane’s most personal and most political book to date, Is a River Alive? will open hearts, spark debates and lead us to the revelation that our fate flows with that of rivers – and always has.
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Food Noise: How weight loss medications & smart nutrition can silence your cravings
‘GLP-1s, miracle or menace? Everyone should read this great book’ Tim Spector
‘This is a superb book for anyone who is considering taking (or talking about) the new weight loss drugs – in other words all of us’ Chris Van Tulleken
Dr Jack Mosley’s groundbreaking book is your complete trusted guide to the new weight-loss revolution.
Constant, unwanted thoughts about food – Food Noise – can be impossible to silence in our world of compelling marketing messages and ongoing temptation.
GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro et al) are said to be the biggest medical breakthrough in decades. They banish food cravings, subsequent weight loss is rapid, and the drugs are said to bring many additional health benefits, but one question remains; how do you lose the weight well, and sustain it for life?
The author weighs up the pros and cons of these so-called “miracle” drugs, and, building on the legacy of his father Dr Michael Mosley, he combines medical insight from leading experts, with practical advice, and real-life stories from those who have experienced both the highs and the lows of GLP-1 drugs. Critically, he answers the questions few are addressing: Are you losing fat or muscle? How can you meet your body’s nutritional needs? And how can you embrace a lifestyle that nourishes both body and mind
This book will help you:
Understand the Science: Dr Jack Mosley explains how these drugs work and asks ‘are they a game-changer or a health hazard?’.
Transform Your Diet: Learn how to eat well when your appetite is reduced, with 50 delicious recipes and a 7-day meal plan.
Sustain the Change: Discover how to maintain your weight loss after stopping the medication and build long lasting, healthy habits.Whether you’re considering these medications, already taking them, or simply curious about weight loss methods, this is the ultimate resource to reclaim your health and reshape your life.
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Is a River Alive?: The incredible new book from the bestselling writer, observer and author of Underland
From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title.
At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings – who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on an exhilarating exploration of the past, present and futures of this ancient, urgent concept.
The book flows first to northern Ecuador, where a miraculous cloud-forest and its rivers are threatened by goldmining.
Then, to the wounded rivers, creeks and lagoons of southern India, where a desperate battle to save the lives of these waterbodies is under way.
And finally, to north-eastern Quebec, where a spectacular wild river – the Mutehekau or Magpie – is being defended from death by damming in a river-rights campaign.
At once Macfarlane’s most personal and most political book to date, Is a River Alive? will open hearts, spark debates and lead us to the revelation that our fate flows with that of rivers – and always has
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Tina: The Inspiring Tale of a World-changing Friendship Between One Man and a Dog
Hope taught me the meaning of life, Tina taught me the meaning of love.
It’s not everyday you meet a golden retriever in Thailand.
When Niall came across a dog shackled to a short chain and in a poor state of health something reminded him of his personal battle with addiction. He knew he had to rescue her immediately – golden retrievers are rare in Thailand – but there was just something about this dog in particular that told him she was destined for more.
He named her Tina, and what she did next is an incredible tale of survival, hope and love. Despite her terrible treatment at the hands of humans, she refused to distrust them or feel sorry for herself, and only opened her heart wider – always with a grin (yes dogs can smile) and a reassuring wag of her shaggy yellow tail.
From the minute Tina was free of her chains, she got on with what needed to be done, inspiring a dog hospital to be built and named after her and helping dogs from all over the world – whether they’re street dogs from Thailand or rescue pups in Montana. The movement behind Tina has not stopped.
This is her story.
Niall Harbison’s book ‘Hope – How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Li’ was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-08-28.
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Live to Eat: The food you crave, the nutrition you need
The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of So Good, Emily English (@Emthenutritionist), returns with a new collection of simple, nutritious recipes that you and your body will love.
In Live to Eat, Emily simplifies healthy eating with over 80 brand-new recipes that are not only nutritionally balanced, but easy-to prep and, most importantly, incredibly delicious. Sharing her knowledge with her millions of followers, Emily makes healthy eating a joy rather than a chore with accessible and achievable recipes grounded in nutritional science.
With recipes including breakfasts of Spiced Harissa Turkish Eggs and Olive Oil Honey Toasted Oats, lunches of Hot Smoked Salmon Potato Salad and Sticky Cashew Orange Slaw, dinners of Sea Bass with Crushed Piperade Potatoes and Simple Super Greens pasta, and sweet treats of Strawberry Shortcake loaf and Greek Yoghurt and Honey Panna Cotta, there’s a recipe here to fill any occasion.
As well as incredible recipes, Emily outlines simple habits and routines to make living a healthy lifestyle second nature. This is your go-to guide for living a healthy life deliciously.
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CGP Summer Holidays Activity Workbook – for kids between Year 5 and Year 6 (ages 9-10) (CGP Summer Holiday Workbooks)
Introducing this summer’s must-have: the Summer Holidays Activity Workbook from CGP! We’ve made this Workbook especially for children who have just finished Year 5 and are starting Year 6 in the autumn. It’s jam-packed with colourful activities for every week of the summer holidays. There’s Maths, English, Science, Geography, History and more (cor blimey!). We’ve also made sure everything is matched to the national curriculum, so it follows all the important stuff they’re doing in school. It’ll keep their key skills sharp and give them something fun and entertaining to get stuck into over the holidays! And because learning doesn’t have to be boring, there are also loads of puzzles and challenges throughout! They’ll be raring to go when September rolls around…Read more
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100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Playful Learning (100 Ideas for Teachers)
No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.
Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won’t fail to inspire and engage all learners.From playful learning advocate Blair Minchin, this book provides a rich toolbox of inclusive activities for using play to engage pupils in the primary classroom throughout Key Stages 1 and 2. With a section dedicated to each major curriculum area, this book offers a broad range of fun and flexible ideas. Discover activities such as Coding Cones, which teaches the principles of coding without using a computer, mental maths hopscotch, and Magnet Mazes to teach physics. The ideas are easy to try and to adapt, and have all been trialled – and enjoyed! – with pupils.
Studies have shown that engaged, playful learning can improve academic performance at all ages (not just early years) and reduce absenteeism. Use these 100 ideas to build your pupils’ creativity, curiosity, resilience whilst having plenty of fun and boosting enthusiasm in your classroom!
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Cruise Ship Kid: Thief At Sea!
Jump on board with Silver, the Cruise Ship Kid, in the hilarious new detective adventure series from debut author and West-End actress, Emma Swan.
There’s 4 things you should know about me:
1. I live on a cruise ship
2. My name is Silver. Yes, really
3. I’ve never had a best friend my own age 🙁
4. I’m definitely not a detectiveSomehow, though, I’m now investigating the CASE OF THE MISSING MEGA-EXPENSIVE WATCHES. But, I’ve got a plan. If I can solve the crime, then surely the kids on board will want to be friends with me. Right?
I’ve had lots of help (interference) from the Gang, but I won’t tell you about them because they are all over 80 and prefer playing bingo to solving crimes.
So, do you want to be definitely-not-a-detective too and help me catch the thief at sea?
THIS BOOK IS:
– 50% crime-solving + 50% friendship = 100% FUN!
– Written in diary form
– Inspired by the author’s childhood growing up on an actual cruise ship!
– Filled with doodles, activities and lots of space to scribble!
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Extinct!: Fluency 2 (Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency)
Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.
Fluency 2 books have a word count of 3360 words with an expected reading rate of 70 words per minute.
Extinctions have been happening as long as there has been life on Earth. Find out what happened to some of the strangest creatures ever to have lived – and if we could bring them back.
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AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics (3rd edition)
Stretch and challenge students with the 3rd edition of this introduction to higher level mathematics. Plenty of practice activities, worked solutions and exercise questions help students to master the mathematical reasoning skills they need to succeed and prepare for the transition from GCSE to A-level.
– Build understanding of mathematics with discussion points, thought-provoking activities and rigorous exercise questions.
– Develop problem-solving skills and learn to use mathematical arguments with step-by-step worked examples.
– Be mindful of possible misunderstandings; common pitfalls are noted throughout the text.
– Check knowledge and understanding with a topic checklist of key points and learning objectives at the end of each chapter.
– Embed understanding with free online access to narrated step-by-step examples on the Hachette Learning website.
– Helps students to achieve their potential with two practice papers.
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Pip and Posy: The Friendly Snail
Join Pip and Posy for some quiet (or noisy!) garden games, in this heartwarming story from bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler.
Now a major animation series on Milkshake! and Sky Kids.
Meet Pip and Posy. Two best friends whose playful antics reflect the ups (and downs) of toddler life!
Pip and Posy are enjoying some time outside in the sun. But when Posy’s noisy garden games scare Pip’s snail friend back into their shell, Pip gets a little cross! And while Pip’s back is turned… a very hungry bird tries to fly away with his new friend!
Will Posy’s loud voice save the day?
A heartwarming storybook about navigating life’s minor catastrophes!
Join Pip and Posy for more toddler adventures:
- Pip and Posy: The Birthday Party
- Pip and Posy: The Super Scooter
- Pip and Posy: The Big Balloon
- Pip and Posy: The Bedtime Frog
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Farm Magic Painting: Just add water to paint! (Magic Painting, 1)
Join in the fun with Farm Magic Painting, a brilliant activity book with artwork from Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo.
Keep little ones busy as they explore the farmyard, colouring in all their favourite farm animals by just adding water, for mess-free fun!
- Brush the pictures with water to watch the colours magically appear
- Wipe off excess water, then turn the page
- Leave the book to dry standing upright and the colours will fade, ready to paint all over again!
With a paintbrush to help develop fine motor skills and an easy to grasp carry handle, as well as things to spot and count on every page, this activity book is the perfect gift for little ones out and about, or at home.
Discover more Axel Scheffler magic painting titles with The Gruffalo Magic Painting Book.
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It’s OK to Say No: A Let’s Talk picture book to help young children understand giving and getting consent
From PSHE expert and bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today? comes an important and reassuring picture book, perfect for starting conversations with young children about consent.
This book is all about asking for, giving and not giving permission, which is usually called consent. Using child-friendly explanations and colourful illustrations by Sarah Jennings, this book helps you to teach children that it’s OK to say ‘no’ when they feel uncomfortable, and that they should respect when others say ‘no’ to them too.
The topics that feel difficult to discuss with your children are probably the ones you most need to talk to them about. From personal space to sharing, and from privacy to asking for help, It’s OK to Say No explains why learning to respect yourself and others is so important. Featuring extra notes for grown-ups on tackling these sensitive topics with little ones, this reassuring picture book is the perfect resource to read with children aged 4+ and start important conversations about respect and consent.
Let’s Talk books help you start meaningful conversations with your child. Written by an expert and covering topics like feelings, relationships, diversity and mental health, these comforting picture books support healthy discussion right from the start.
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Mermaid Academy: Aurora and Jewel
Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series.
Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way!
Aurora is terrified when Lilac Star go on a dive to the Twilight Zone. But it’s not just the strange-looking deep-sea creatures that have her scared. She’s sure something else is down there, something huge and dangerous. But can she make anyone believe her in time to save the school?
Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure.
Look out for more titles:
- Mermaid Acadmey: Isla and Bubble
- Mermaid Acadmey: Cora and Sparkle
- Mermaid Acadmey: Maya and Rainbow
- Mermaid Acadmey: Amber and Flash
- Mermaid Acadmey: Millie and Storm
- Mermaid Acadmey: Harper and Splash
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Feel Your Happy: The positive and reassuring picture book about feelings, emotions and sensory overload for children aged 3, 4, 5 – from the creator of The Happy News (My Happy…
“A stand-out book.” ZOE SUGG
A joyful celebration of the senses and how to cope with sensory overload, from the much-loved creator of The Happy News
Every day there are new things to explore. All around us there is lots to see, hear, smell, touch and taste. But sometimes it can feel overwhelming – like everything is TOO MUCH. Everyone feels this way sometimes, but with a little help from Sloth and the people you love, there is always a way to FEEL YOUR HAPPY!
Full of joyful illustrations and practical ideas, this is an accessible and friendly celebration of the senses – and how to manage sensory overload.
“Incredible and inclusive.” RACHEL HAMBLETON @parttimeworkingmummy
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Ms Rachel: 100 First Words: Encouraging Speech Development
Have fun with your little ones as they learn their first 100 words with this fantastic board book, brought to you by every toddler’s favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel!
This engaging and vibrant pre-school book includes 100 words and visually stimulating photos for little ones to read, look at and learn. Researched and written by the YouTube phenomenon and educator Ms Rachel, fans will recognise familiar characters and gestures from their favourite videos.
The 100 intuitive and simple words and photos are set around the home, outdoors, playtime, food, vehicles and more. The familiar words and images help with recognition while the chunky pages mean little fingers can keep the pages turning!
With plenty of helpful tips and advice on speech development, it’s perfect for grown-ups looking for support about this important milestone in their child’s learning journey.
This amazing book, ideal for babies and toddlers, offers hours of fun reading and makes learning to talk as easy as A B C!
Don’t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:
Ms Rachel and the Special Surprise
Ms Rachel: My First Colouring Book
Ms Rachel: Potty Time with BeanRead more
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